| Magnitude | 5.2 |
| Alert | Strong |
| Depth | 165.3 km |
| Coordinates | -16.320, 168.031 |
| UTC time | 2020-05-20 20:31:51.882 |
Earthquake details
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Earthquake
The earthquake hit Vanuatu on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 20:31 UTC with a magnitude of 5.2. The closest known location in the current dataset is Port Vila (Vanuatu - VU), about 160.5 km away. The epicenter is located at longitude 168.031 and latitude -16.320.
| Location | Port Vila |
| Country | Vanuatu (VU) |
| Severity | Strong |
Earthquake map 2020-05-20
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